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SYK 577N

1974 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,750 mi
Last recorded53,750 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beatle52,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYK 577N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,750 miles

General corrosion to suspension components and Exhaust System.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components and Exhaust System.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 52,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2020 52,678 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,510 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering link arm ball joint covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering link arm ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside headlights have a flat beam image with no defined cut off to the left but meets required standards

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside headlights have a flat beam image with no defined cut off to the left but meets required standards

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen slightly deteriated around the edges and has a small stone chip outside zones A and B

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen slightly deteriated around the edges and has a small stone chip outside zones A and B

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2006 51,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pipes corroded slihtly

n/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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SYK 577N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 52,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYK 577N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SYK 577N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 3 September 1974.

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